Blythe-Bower Elementary School

Blythe-Bower Elementary School

Public Pre-K, Elementary School | Grade Pre-K-5
604 20th St SE,  Cleveland, TN
Cleveland City School District
3.7
668 Students
B-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Joel Barnes
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Math Proficiency
25%
Reading Proficiency
18%

Niche Grade

C+
Academics
B
Teachers
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
18%
Math Proficiency
25%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Teachers
48
Full Time Teachers
48
Teachers in First or Second Year
3.8%

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
36.2%
State Average
32.2%
Science
24.4%
State Average
37%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
652:1

Student Diversity

Male
50.6%
Female
49.4%
White
42%
Hispanic
31.9%
Black
14.3%
Two or more races
10.1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
1.3%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
3.7 15 Reviews
1.0 other
10/2/2025
Terrible admin, toxic work environment. Stay away.
5.0 parent
8/5/2018
My son had to transfer because we moved and he progressed almost 75% better
5.0 parent
5/22/2017
My daughter has autism, and the school has accommodated her ever since preschool. She's really progressed nicely here.
2.0 other
11/15/2015
My child has been enrolled at this school for 3 years. We have had previous experience with other schools and districts. I give this school a 5 for safety but a 2 in all other areas. The principal and teachers seem only interested in numbers on paper that affects their pay. My student is an above av...

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Blythe-Bower Elementary School is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-5 in Cleveland, TN and is served by the Cleveland City School District in Tennessee. The school has a total enrollment of 668 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. Academic records show that 25% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 18% are proficient in reading. Blythe-Bower Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B- and a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10. Discover additional schools in the area, like Bradley Central High School, Bradley County Virtual School, GOAL Academy, and more. Learn more about what Cleveland has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Blythe-Bower Elementary School.

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